Cheb Bilal
Algerian raï folk singer (born 1966) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Algerian raï folk singer (born 1966) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cheb Bilal (Arabic: الشاب بلال. born Bilal Mouffok, موفق بلال) is an Algerian raï singer,[1] who was born on 23 July 1966 in Cherchell, Algeria.[2] He produces traditional music that includes instruments like congas and violins.[citation needed]
Cheb Bilal الشاب بلال | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Bilal Mouffok موفق بلال |
Born | Cherchell, Algeria | 23 July 1966
Genres | Raï |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 1980–present |
Labels | RedSone, Sun House, AVM Edition |
Website | bilalofficiel.com |
Bilal spent much of his youth in Oran, where he studied at the conservatory of music. He was raised by his grandparents after his parents divorced at a young age.[3]
Initially, Cheb Bilal performed at weddings and festivals around Oran. In 1980, he created the group El Ahouar. In 1989 he went to Marseille, France, which he described as a turning point in his career.[2]
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